Skipjack tuna in sunflower oil
Our skipjack tuna in sunflower oil is a flavorful all-rounder. Sustainably caught with pole and line in the Pacific Ocean - one by one, without bycatch. The addition of olive oil gives the tuna a full, rich flavor and makes it perfect for both cold and hot dishes, such as salads, pasta's and wraps.
Together with his fellow fishermen, Glein Stein seeks adventure! Fishing with pole and line gives him the thrill with every catch and the adrenaline that cannot be found anywhere else.
Mercury in fish is something to be aware of, but it needs some context. Mercury enters oceans through human pollution and is stored in the tissue of fish. The longer a fish lives and the higher it is in the food chain, the more mercury it can accumulate. Smaller fish tend to have much lower levels. The tuna in our cans in the Netherlands is skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis). This is a smaller tuna species that matures quickly and accumulates less mercury. The levels in our tuna typically range from 0.1-0.2 mg/kg, which is well below the legal limit of 1 mg/kg and under the standard fish limit of 0.5 mg/kg.
Skipjack tuna is packed with protein and fits perfectly into a healthy, nutritious diet. With 25 grams of protein per 100 grams, it’s an ideal choice to help maintain muscle!
Skipjack tuna, also known as Katsuwonus pelamis, is a smaller tuna species and the star of canned tuna. This fish has a strong, distinctive tuna flavor that enthusiasts recognize immediately. Skipjack contains less fat than larger tuna species, but still offers plenty of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Another advantage? Because skipjack is lower in the food chain, has a shorter lifespan, and is smaller, it contains significantly fewer harmful substances like heavy metals.
Our skipjack tuna is caught in the central western part of the Pacific Ocean (FAO 71), off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. If you purchased the skipjack tuna in organic olive oil, it comes from the Maldives, where Ahmed and other tuna fishermen use pole and line to catch it.
Want to know if your tuna is a sustainable choice? Keep these three things in mind: 1. MSC Certification Check if the tuna is MSC-certified. This label guarantees that the fish is caught in an environmentally responsible way, with proper quota agreements to prevent overfishing. 2. Fishing Method Pole-and-line fishing is the most sustainable way to catch tuna. Fish are caught one by one, minimizing bycatch of other species. Other methods, like longline and purse seine, can have a bigger impact, especially if no bycatch prevention measures are in place. 3. Origin and Species Check where the fish comes from and what species it is. This helps you better understand how sustainable your choice really is.